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06 Outback roof rail loose
Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2013 5:37 pm
by matt462
Hi all,
I have a 2006 outback and the roof rack rail on the front passenger side has developed a rattle. If try to lift the cross bar I notice the rail move slightly.
If there a way I can tighten the rail mount point ?
Thanks for your help
Matt
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 7:59 am
by Gannon
I think you will have to remove the roof lining to get to the bolts to tighten it
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:02 pm
by 60766244
Gannon wrote:I think you will have to remove the roof lining to get to the bolts to tighten it
This +1 I had the same issue on my Forester. Replaced the original nuts with Nylocs and threadlocker glue.
Be sure to clean out any gunk that may have gotten under it and on the roof so as to not allow any chances for rust. Mine has a rubber seal that had gone too so I fixed it with some black silicone. (Wear gloves, black silicone stains your hands like crazy)
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:15 am
by matt462
Hi guys,
Thanks for your help. I was hoping for something that didn't involve removing the roof liner. Not sure I'm up for that. May need to pay someone to look at it.
Cheers
Matt